Shopping for new furniture is an exciting step in personalizing your space, but with so many options, finding the right brand can feel overwhelming. Whether you're looking for a supportive recliner, a cozy sectional, or a complete living room setup, the decision between Elran vs. La-Z-Boy comes down to key differences in design, durability, and customization.
In this comparison guide, we’ll break down both brands, two of the most recognizable names in reclining and upholstered furniture, to help you decide which one is the better fit for your style, space, and budget.
Key Takeaways:
- La-Z-Boy and Elran both specialize in reclining and upholstered furniture but offer different styles and product categories.
- Elran is a proudly Canadian-made furniture brand focused on modern motion seating.
- La-Z-Boy offers a wider range of products, including stationary furniture, sectionals, recliners, and accessories for every room in the home.
- Both brands offer custom furniture options, but La-Z-Boy is more accessible through local furniture stores in Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston.
- La-Z-Boy offers more robust warranty coverage, including a Limited Lifetime Warranty and optional service plans.
- Elran appeals to buyers looking for modern, sleek design, while La-Z-Boy emphasizes timeless comfort-first construction.
In This Article…
- A Brief Overview of Each Brand
- Where It’s Made?
- Customization Options
- Cost Comparison
- Warranty Comparisons
- Delivery Options
- Where to Buy in Ottawa, Gatineau & Kingston
A Brief Description of Each Brand
Before we get into our detailed comparison, let’s familiarize ourselves with both retailers.
About Elran
Elran is a Canadian furniture brand founded in 1967, known for being one of the first in the country to specialize in reclining furniture. It operates from a single manufacturing plant and distributes across North America, with a strong focus on sleek, modern upholstery.
The company produces motion and stationary sofas, sectionals, and recliners, exclusively for living rooms. Unlike other brands, Elran does not offer case goods or accessories, keeping its focus on high-quality upholstered seating.
Most Elran products are customizable and available in leather, fabric, or vinyl. Customers can choose from various configurations to suit their space and style preferences.
With a modern design approach and durable build, Elran combines comfort and performance in its furniture while maintaining a refined, minimalist look.
La-Z-Boy Ottawa, Gatineau & Kingston
La-Z-Boy is a heritage American brand established over 90 years ago, best known for revolutionizing recliner furniture. In the Ottawa, Gatineau, and Kingston regions, La-Z-Boy stores have been locally owned and operated by the Maxwell family since 2011, offering personalized service and local expertise.
The brand specializes in living room furniture, with a wide selection of recliners, sofas, sectionals, loveseats, and chairs. Each piece is designed with comfort, quality, and customization in mind, offering over 800 fabric and leather options to fit different preferences and lifestyles.
La-Z-Boy’s furniture is available in stationary, manual reclining, and power reclining styles, with optional upgrades like power lumbar, headrest, and massage functions. These comfort features are a defining part of the brand’s identity and customer appeal.
In addition to upholstered furniture, La-Z-Boy carries coffee and accent tables through brands like Hammary, American Drew and Kincaid, along with home décor accessories. Paired with their complimentary in-home design services, La-Z-Boy offers a complete solution for creating stylish and functional living spaces.
Where is it Made?
Where is Elran Furniture Made?
Elran products are all manufactured out of a single 235,000 square foot plant in Montreal, Canada. The Elran production plant is highly automated, utilizing efficient and cellular strategies in order to operate a ‘just-in-time production system’.
Although all Elran products are manufactured and assembled in Canada, many of the parts that make up Elran products are sourced from all over the world.
More specifically, the Elran reclining mechanism is imported from the United States, along with Elran foam and springs.
Further, the fabrics that cover Elran upholstery are imported from Asia.
Where is La-Z-Boy Furniture Made?
In comparison to Elran, which manufactures within Canada and distributes as far as the United States, the La-Z-Boy brand is a global manufacturer with operations in North America, Asia, and Europe.
La-Z-Boy’s products are primarily made in North America for North American markets.
The global headquarters of La-Z-Boy is in Monroe, Michigan but the majority of our recliners, chairs, sofas, and sectionals that are sold in Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston are manufactured in Dayton, Tennessee.
For more information, check out the article Where La-Z-Boy Furniture is Made.
Elran Customization Options
Elran offers a strong range of customization options focused on modern upholstered furniture. Customers can choose from a wide selection of leather, fabric, and vinyl covers, available in various grades and colours to suit personal style and comfort preferences.
Most Elran pieces, including recliners and sectionals, can be configured with manual or power reclining options, and many models include swivel base upgrades. Their modular furniture design also allows for flexible room configurations, ideal for both small and large spaces.
Construction-wise, Elran uses pre-compressed high-density foam, No-Sag springs, and reinforced plywood frames, which are all built for comfort and longevity. These features are part of their customization approach, allowing buyers to choose durable, Canadian-made furniture tailored to their needs.
La-Z-Boy Customization Options
In contrast, La-Z-Boy offers extensive customization options, especially for upholstered furniture. With over 800 fabrics and leathers to choose from, customers can create a personalized look that fits their style.
Additionally, La-Z-Boy offers various upgrades, including cushion density, leg styles, wood finishes, nailhead trim, and reclining options with power upgrades. These customizable features come at an additional cost, but they allow for a more tailored and unique product.
To learn more about Custom Furniture at La-Z-Boy, take a look at this article.
Cost Comparison
When it comes to price range, Elran and La-Z-Boy are quite comparable. Both brands fall within the mid-high price range category. Elran’s products, however are dependent on the stores they are in, which means they vary from furniture store to furniture store.
|
Furniture Type |
Elran Price Range |
La-Z-Boy Price Range |
|
Sofa |
$2,000 – $3,800+ |
$1,999 – $7,000+ |
|
Sectional |
$3,800 – $7,000+ |
$3,799 – $10,000+ |
|
Recliner/Chair |
$1,200 – $2,500+ |
$1,199 – $2,999+ |
Please note that La-Z-Boy prices listed in this article are subject to change without notice. Information is current as of April 30th, 2025. Contact your local Ottawa, Gatineau or Kingston location by phone or in person for up-to-date pricing.
Warranty Comparison
A robust warranty can provide peace of mind, ensuring the longevity of your furniture investment.
Elran Warranty Coverage
Elran provides a comprehensive warranty program that includes a Lifetime Warranty, 2-Year Warranty, and 1-Year Warranty, each covering different aspects of their furniture. The Lifetime Warranty protects essential structural components such as the reclining mechanism, frame, wood parts, swivel base, and springs, ensuring long-term durability and peace of mind.
The 2-Year Warranty applies to leather and leather/vinyl combination covers, as well as the electric motor in motion furniture. Meanwhile, the 1-Year Warranty covers labour, fabric and vinyl coverings, foam, batteries, electrical wiring, and associated service or shipping charges. Together, these warranties reflect Elran’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
La-Z-Boy Warranty Coverage
The La-Z-Boy reclining mechanism is unique to the brand. La-Z-Boy manufactures and stamps all of its mechanisms. Additionally, La-Z-Boy is diligent in serving and supplying all of its parts.
La-Z-Boy is known for the quality and durability of its furniture, which is reflected in its warranty offerings. All La-Z-Boy furniture comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty covering the frame, springs, and mechanical parts for life, with additional coverage for other components lasting 1-3 years. An Extended Protection Plan is available for up to five years of accidental damage at an additional cost.
Delivery Services
La-Z-Boy and Elran Canada both have different delivery services available for an additional cost. To learn more about these delivery fees, contact either retailer.
Elran Delivery Services
Elran does not offer direct delivery to consumers. Instead, delivery is handled by the retailer where the furniture is purchased. This means that options like shipping fees, delivery speed, and white glove services will vary depending on the store’s policies.
Most authorized Elran retailers provide in-home delivery and setup, with some offering extras like packaging removal or old furniture disposal for an added fee. Because Elran furniture is made to order, delivery timelines typically range from 6 to 12 weeks.
If there are any delivery-related issues, customers should contact their retailer, who will work directly with Elran’s customer service team to resolve them.
La-Z-Boy Delivery Services
La-Z-Boy offers a comprehensive white glove delivery service that includes setup, assembly, and disposal of old furniture at an additional cost. Local delivery within Ottawa, Gatineau & Kingston costs $129.99, with out-of-town delivery at $169.99.
For an additional fee of $25 per furniture piece, we can assist with either moving out old furniture from different rooms or bringing it to the curb.
Additionally, we offer the option to dispose of any old furniture in a local landfill at an extra charge of $50 / per furniture seat.
To learn more about delivery at La-Z-Boy, check out our delivery service page: La-Z-Boy Ottawa, Gatineau and Kingston Furniture Delivery Service.
If you're shopping locally, here’s where you can find Elran and La-Z-Boy furniture:
Elran Furniture Stores
- Sofa World: 1163 Saint Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa
- Sofa World: 1841 Merivale Road, Ottawa
- Fallowfield Pharmasave: 1B-3500 Fallowfield Rd, Ottawa
- Canada Medical Care: 1644 Bank St., Ottawa
- Jacob Nathan Home Furnishings: 2776 Princess St., Kingston
- Mobilier Angele inc.: 425 Maloney Blvd, Gatineau
- Meubles La Detente: 25 Chm de la Savane, Gatineau
- Medi-Sante: 867 Blvd. St. Rene Ouest, Gatineau
- Les Entreprises Medicales De L’Outaouais: 131 Blvd Greber, Gatineau
- ErgoSante: 179 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Gatineau
- Tanguay: 500 Blvd de la Gappe, Gatineau
- Ameublement Branchaud: 586 Maloney Blvd, Gatineau
La-Z-Boy Retailers
- Nepean 290 West Hunt Club Road, Ottawa
- Kanata 8231-A Campeau Drive, Ottawa
- Gloucester 1750 Cyrville Road, Ottawa
- 770 Gardiners Road Unit #3, Kingston
- 920 Maloney Blvd, Gatineau
What’s Next?
La-Z-Boy has over 90 years of experience in furniture. There’s a reason La-Z-Boy is the number one selling recliner in North America. The quality and variety of La-Z-Boy recliners will ensure you find the perfect match for your needs.
If you’re still not sure which one to choose, you can check out our recliners or contact us today. We’re happy to answer your recliner pricing questions at any one of our La-Z-Boy furniture stores in Ottawa, Gatineau or Kingston.
We know that functionality is essential in building a comfortable life, not just a stylish one. That is why we offer a complimentary in-home design service should you need help designing the room of your dreams!
To learn more about La-Z-Boy furniture, take a look at our comprehensive Living Room Furniture Buyer’s Guide.
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